The ‘Molecular War’ Has Begun | The Supply Chain Crisis No One Sees | Nick Lawson & Ben Finegold
What if the biggest threat to AI, energy, and global growth isn’t oil… but the raw materials no one is talking about? In this conversation, Wealthion host Trey Reich speaks with Nick Lawson and Ben Finegold of Ocean Wall to break down what they call the “molecular war” — a global battle for critical resources like helium, uranium, tungsten, and metallurgical coal. While markets obsess over AI, semiconductors, and energy, Lawson and Finegold argue the real opportunity — and risk — lies in the “golden screws”: the small, irreplaceable inputs that power everything from data centers to defense systems. From a sudden collapse in global helium supply to China’s dominance in critical minerals, this interview reveals why supply chains are more fragile than ever — and why a major commodities bull market may already be underway.
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